Ref. #DEDDB2 · 2147-50
Pale Sea Mist
67%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pale Sea Mist Technical Profile
What color is Pale Sea Mist? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #DEDDB2. Colors similar to Pale Sea Mist include Vista Paint Forest Found, PPG Misty Moor, PPG Misty Moor. Pale Sea Mist has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, Pale Sea Mist sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Pale Sea Mist reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Pale Sea Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Sea Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Sea Mist
#DEDDB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9AB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Sea Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Sea Mist Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Pale Sea Mist.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Sea Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Sea Mist have?
Pale Sea Mist by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Pale Sea Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Forest Found by Vista Paint (#E0DFB8), Misty Moor by PPG (#DAD7AD), Misty Moor by PPG (#DAD7AD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pale Sea Mist?
Pale Sea Mist has an LRV of 67.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Sea Mist's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.